Ecotourism workshop for Kham in 2009

October 7, 2009.

In late September 2009 the project conducted a 5 day workshop in Chengdu for participants from the Kham region of western Sichuan. The workshop focused on introducing ecotourism concepts and how to apply these concepts in local communities. 28 Tibetan tour guides, guest-house owners and tour operators attended.

In October another two day workshop was delivered in Gyeltang/Shangrila in the Tibetan area of Northern Yunnan. On the first day 35 participants took part in training sessions introducing ecotourism concepts practical ways local tour operators can introduce ecotourism ideas into their operations. On the second day the group visited local ecotoruism sites and held discussions on introducing more ecotourism type operations in the area.

Favorite Everest Basecamp Experience: Best of Everest Basecamp

Our favorite trip is 8 days Best of Everest Base Camp Trip. This trip is one of the best selected Tibet trip and it provides incredible highlights of Tibet from its rich cultural authenticity as well as breathtaking views of great Himalayan mountains. The trip starts from Holy Lhasa city by visiting Potala palace and other historical sights, then gradually ascend towards the great Himalayan ranges and spend a night at the Mt.Everest Base Camp, from there you will have a magnificent view of the world highest peak.